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This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS
In episode 027 I had the honor of interviewing Steven Grasse. He is the founder of the renowned agency Quaker City Mercantile and of Tamworth Distilling. He is a legend in the drinks industry, having created brands such as Hendrick's gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, and having crafted great rebirths such as Pilsner Urquell, Guinness, and Miller High Life. I hope you will enjoy our chat.
Main Topics Discussed:
0 to 1 Bottle:
- Differentiating Liquid
- Why Not to Chase Trends
- Bridging Categories through Taste Profile
1 Bottle to 1 Case:
- Building a Rich Brand World
- The Importance of Rituals
- Choosing Partners & Distributors
1 Case to 1 Pallet
- On, Off-Trade and State Monopolies
- Institutional Knowledge
- Award Show
About The Host: Chris Maffeo
About The Guest: Steven Grasse
This episode is brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS, an Advisory helping drinks leaders execute bottom-up growth while managing stakeholder expectations. You can get in touch at [email protected]
A Deep-Dive Analysis of This Episode is Available at maffeodrinks.com
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This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS
In episode 027 I had the honor of interviewing Steven Grasse. He is the founder of the renowned agency Quaker City Mercantile and of Tamworth Distilling. He is a legend in the drinks industry, having created brands such as Hendrick's gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, and having crafted great rebirths such as Pilsner Urquell, Guinness, and Miller High Life. I hope you will enjoy our chat.
Main Topics Discussed:
0 to 1 Bottle:
- Differentiating Liquid
- Why Not to Chase Trends
- Bridging Categories through Taste Profile
1 Bottle to 1 Case:
- Building a Rich Brand World
- The Importance of Rituals
- Choosing Partners & Distributors
1 Case to 1 Pallet
- On, Off-Trade and State Monopolies
- Institutional Knowledge
- Award Show
About The Host: Chris Maffeo
About The Guest: Steven Grasse
This episode is brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS, an Advisory helping drinks leaders execute bottom-up growth while managing stakeholder expectations. You can get in touch at [email protected]
A Deep-Dive Analysis of This Episode is Available at maffeodrinks.com

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